Network Administrator with Security Clearance

Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain network infrastructures to ensure high availability, security, and scalability. Perform network administration tasks, including installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.). Optimize network performance by analyzing and resolving bottlenecks, latency issues, and network congestion. Manage network access and security, adhering to DoD and organizational policies.

Create and maintain network documentation, including topologies, configurations, processes, and operational procedures. Collaborate with development and engineering teams to design and implement efficient network solutions. Monitor and analyze network traffic to ensure the availability and performance of network services. Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network systems. Utilize network monitoring tools to identify, analyze, and resolve complex network issues.

Implement and maintain compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) benchmarks. Provide network support and troubleshooting during production incidents and outages. Ensure the network complies with relevant security standards, including NIST 800-53 and RMF frameworks.

Qualifications: Minimum 6-8 years of experience in network administration or related fields. Proficiency in managing network technologies such as TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP). Strong knowledge of network optimization techniques, traffic analysis, and quality of service (QoS) strategies. Experience with DoD 8570 compliance and Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II Certification. Must hold Security+ certification with CCNA or Network+ certification required.

Familiarity with network security contr ols and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF). Experience with firewall and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS). Ability to analyze network issues and identify efficient solutions to ensure uninterrupted network operations. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is preferred. Four (4) additional years of experience may substitute for a degree. Familiarity with network automation tools and scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python is a plus.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across functional teams.

Additional Requirements: At least active TS/SCI and CI Polygraph clearance required Security+ certification with CCNA or Network+ certification required. Willingness to work on-site at Ft. Meade, MD, as required by the position.